Growing up in a small town in France just north of Paris, Dominique never set out to become a chef. At the age of 16, he began working at a local restaurant in order to help support his family. There was a free culinary school in his hometown, so he enrolled in their apprenticeship program, first as a savory cook and then as a pastry cook. It was the precision and scientific nature of pastry that appealed to Dominique immediately, and from then on, he knew what he was meant to do.

At age 19, Dominique went on to complete his military service in French Guiana in South America as part of a community program teaching locals how to cook. Upon returning to France, he used all of his savings to buy a beat-up car and drove to Paris, dropping off his resume at any bakery he could find. He later landed at the legendary French pastry shop, Fauchon, as one of 30 seasonal holiday workers. He was told that only one employee would remain at the end of the season, and when the time came, he was the one they chose. Dominique stayed on with Fauchon for nearly eight years, working his way up to lead international expansion, traveling the world opening new shops.

In 2006, Dominique moved to New York City with just two suitcases to serve as the Executive Pastry Chef of Daniel Boulud’s renowned restaurant Daniel. During his six years there, the restaurant earned its coveted third Michelin star and a four-star review from The New York Times.

In November 2011, with a team of just four employees, Dominique opened Dominique Ansel Bakery on a quiet Soho street. Serving both sweet and savory items with pastries reigning supreme, the bakery became a neighborhood destination and was named Time Out New York’s best bakery and Zagat’s highest ranked bakery in the city.

Since then, Dominique has also launched several successful endeavors including Dominique Ansel Kitchen, U.P. (short for “unlimited possibilities), Dang Wen Li by Dominique Ansel, and Dominique Ansel Workshop.

Throughout his career, Dominique has been honored with several awards and accolades, including Business Insider’s “Most Innovative People Under 40,” Vanity Fair France’s “50 Most Influential French in the World,” and Daily Mail deeming him the “most fêted pastry chef in the world.” He has also been named Dessert Professional’s “Top 10 Pastry Chefs in the United States” and Time Out New York’s “Top Ten Pastry Chefs You Need To Know.”

In 2014, Dominique won the prestigious James Beard Award for “Outstanding Pastry Chef” in the nation and was one of Crain’s “40 Under 40.” The following year in June 2015, he was bestowed the Ordre du Mérite Agricole award, the second highest honor in France, for his dedication to promoting French cuisine and culture. In 2017, he was named the World’s Best Pastry Chef by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards.

Founder and owner, Yuvaaraj J. Thakkar, created Mysttik Masaala in 2013 in honor of his late son, Rishi. Conceived by Rishi in his teens, Mysttik Masaala is a celebration for his vision to bring the best of Indian food to the streets of New York. From popular favorites like Palak Paneer, Chana Masala, Chicken Vindaloo and the ever-demanded Chicken Tikka Masala…our food Carts serve a diverse menu every day. The items change every day with new dishes being introduced regularly. There’s also popular street foods like Banarasi Chaat, Bhelpuri, Samosas (both chicken & vegetable) and some amazing Chicken Seekh Kababs. Mouth watering Batata Vadas and Aloo Tikkis are always in demand at our carts. Biryanis and Naan Rolls are customer favorites.

Come, indulge yourself in Indian food, like it should be.

Chef Kemis has worked with the top Caribbean restaurants in NYC, such as Miss Lily’s, Caribbean Social, Negril Village
and more! His latest restaurant project, Jumieka NYC,
embodies the best of his culinary experiences and
is wholly family owned and operated.

A delectable menu curated by the iconic Caribbean chef, Kemis Lawrence. Our menu offers a taste of traditional Caribbean specialties with a modern twist, like our Jerkito Burrito and Coconut Rum Punch. Come try it for yourself and enjoy an experience that transports you to Jamaica with every bite.

Fabrique is an artisanal stone oven bakery from Stockholm, Sweden. What we do is simple, but far from the ordinary. We use fresh, natural ingredients and traditional methods to make artisanal pastries and sourdough bread. After a success of opening 19 shops since 2008 back home in Stockholm, we have been captivating London’s hearts with our bread and cinnamon buns. We now have 6 shops in London, and 1 in New York.